The Original Maine Whoopie Pie – Our Story
The Original Maine Whoopie Pie – Our Story
Maine’s Original Whoopie Pie – Since 1925
It all started in 1925 inside a small brick bakery on Lincoln Street in Lewiston, Maine. Back then, Labadie’s Bakery was the neighborhood spot for fresh bread, pastries, and conversation. One afternoon, something new came out of the oven — two soft chocolate cakes with a smooth layer of sweet cream between them. Nobody knew it then, but that little treat would become a Maine classic: the whoopie pie.
Nearly a century later, we still bake them the same way. We mix our batter from scratch every morning, bake in small batches, and hand-fill each one right here in Lewiston. No buttercream, no shortcuts, no preservatives — just real cocoa, buttermilk, flour, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. Simple ingredients, done the right way.
Rooted in Maine
Labadie’s has always been part of Lewiston’s story. For generations, families have stopped by to grab a warm box of whoopies to take home or send to someone they love. We’re proud to keep that tradition going — same recipe, same spirit, same Maine roots. Our orders may travel all over the country now, but every single whoopie pie still starts right here in Lewiston.
From Local Favorite to Maine Tradition
Over the years, our whoopie pies made their way far beyond Lewiston. Visitors took them home, shared them with friends, and spread the word about the original Maine whoopie pie. Today, Labadie’s ships nationwide, bringing a little bit of Maine nostalgia to birthdays, holidays, and everyday moments.
A Century of Maine Baking
- 1925: Labadie’s Bakery opens on Lincoln Street in Lewiston, Maine, and the first whoopie pies are baked by hand.
- 1940s–1950s: The bakery becomes a community staple for locals and travelers.
- 1970s: The whoopie pie strengthens its place as a Maine favorite.
- 2000s: Labadie’s begins shipping across the United States, introducing the Original Maine Whoopie Pie to new generations.
- Today: Still baked in Lewiston, still hand-filled, and still made with the same recipe that started it all.
Why We’ve Lasted So Long
We’re not a big factory and we don’t mass-produce. We’re a small Maine bakery doing things the old-fashioned way because that’s how great things taste. Each whoopie pie that leaves our ovens is packed by hand, sealed fresh, and sent out with pride. Every step matters — from the smoothness of the batter to the perfect swirl of cream.
Experience the Original
Labadie’s Bakery is one of Maine’s long-running bakery traditions, and our commitment to quality, community, and consistency hasn’t changed. Taste what generations of baking experience can deliver.